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Science Archive

Archives for July 2022

Explainers
Why disasters are getting more severe but killing fewer peopleWhy disasters are getting more severe but killing fewer people
Explainers

An important but overlooked piece of good news about climate change.

By Umair Irfan
Preparing for extreme weather is a community concern. Here’s how to be ready.
Even Better

Between hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, and more, scientists have dubbed summer the “Danger Season.”

By Muizz Akhtar
Future Perfect
What the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling means for air pollution — and your healthWhat the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling means for air pollution — and your health
Future Perfect

Most Americans breathe unhealthy air, and weakening the EPA won’t help.

By Siobhan McDonough
Down to Earth
Otters are thriving in … Iowa?Otters are thriving in … Iowa?
Down to Earth

My home state seemed far from a natural paradise. Then I found an otter.

By Benji Jones
Science
A pregnancy turns deadly in an anti-abortion state. What happens next?A pregnancy turns deadly in an anti-abortion state. What happens next?
Science

Why medical emergency exceptions for abortions aren’t enough.

By Neel Dhanesha
Politics
How Dobbs is affecting abortion care, one week onHow Dobbs is affecting abortion care, one week on
Politics

Court battles, new laws, and confusion over abortion policy have left politicians, providers, and patients in a state of flux.

By Ellen Ioanes
Future Perfect
Under Obamacare, birth control pills are free. Why aren’t vasectomies?Under Obamacare, birth control pills are free. Why aren’t vasectomies?
Future Perfect

Expanding access to vasectomy care could help shift some of the burden of birth control.

By Kenny Torrella

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